Well known Northern Rivers artist, musician and puppeteer Jimmy Willing is now living in a tent, having been evicted at short notice from the Joy Love Studio in North Lismore late last week.
Recent ecological surveys of formerly ‘lifeless paddocks’ at Banyula farm. near Clunes recorded an astonishing 121 bird species and sightings of threatened species, including koalas, which now make the property home.
Local Ballina Shire primary school students rolled up their sleeves and put water science into action as part of Rous County Council’s inaugural Young Water Leaders event.
Kyle Lionheart wears his heart on his sleeve at the Mullum Roots Festival last weekend. Photo Jeff Dawson
Did you make it to Mullum Roots Festival on the weekend?
One of the last music festivals still standing delivered a big program across multiple venues in Mullumbimby, with acts including Mental as Anything, Alex Lloyd, Busby Marou, Dave Graney and Bill Chambers, along with a number of emerging local performers.
Check out a great photo gallery from Jeff Dawson.
Dave Graney schmoozed the Mullum Roots Festival at the weekend.
‘Busking Pays, just’ accordioning to this street performer in Mullum at the weekend.
Meanwhile in Bruns, Kate Bush flash Mob to celebrate Kate’s Birthday.
photo; Jeff, ‘a Bush in the Bush is….’ Dawson
Bill Chambers at Mullum Roots Festival. Photo Jeff Dawson
Buskers holding court street side.
Wild Rocket getting down and dirty. Jeff Dawson
Bill Chambers at Mullum Roots Festival. Photo Jeff Dawson
Wild Rocket flying. Jeff Dawson
Young performer rocking Mullum Roots fest
Raconteur Kristina Olsen entrancing the audience at the Mullum Roots Fest.
Punters loving it at the Top Pub at the Mullum Roots Festival over the weekend. Jeff Dawson
Just washed it and I can’t do a thing with it.
Revellers revelling the Top Pub at the Mullum Roots Festival over the weekend
No one tells stories and writes songs quite like Kristina Olsen.
Dave Graney schmoozed the Mullum Roots Festival audience at the weekend.
Minnie Marks. Photo jeff Dawson
Kyle Lionheart wears his heart on his sleeve at the Mullum Roots Festival last weekend. Photo Jeff Dawson
Wanita Queen Of Honkytonk, raw and honest performance at the Mullum Roots Festival. Jeff Dawson
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